Starmer facing pressure over winter fuel payments and first prisoners to be released early
Sunday, 8 September 2024 () Labour's post-election honeymoon looks to be over as it faces pressure this week over winter fuel payments, releasing prisoners early, and the state of the NHS.
Amid mounting pressure for the Government to U-turn on means testing winter fuel payments, Dame Diana Johson defended the measure, saying that the prime minister had to make tough decisions to fix a "black hole worth £22 billion" in the economy. The policing minister said that the Government was...
London experienced a significant pro-Palestinian demonstration, as thousands marched from Piccadilly Circus to Kensington Road. The 18th protest organized by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign since October led to eight arrests, brief clashes with counter-protesters, and a heavy police presence near the Israeli Embassy. Protesters criticized Labour leader Keir Starmer, and similar demonstrations occurred in Dublin. Authorities, including MI6 and the CIA, are reportedly working toward a ceasefire in Gaza amidst increasing pressure on British leadership.
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Sir Keir Starmer has promised action to tackle the online sale of deadly weapons as he hosted a summit with knife crime campaigners including Luther star Idris Elba and victims’ families. The Hollywood actor, who met Sir Keir during the election campaign to push for action on knife crime, said it was important there was a coalition of interests involved in the first summit, which is expected to become an annual event. Elba called the meeting a "positive step in the right direction". Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Idris Elba joins Sir Keir Starmer as he launches the coalition which aims to stop young people from being dragged into violent gangs. The Hollywood star told the knife crime meeting at No 10: “Talk is good, but action is important.” He said it was important there was a coalition of interests involved in the summit. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Former prime minister Rishi Sunak has challenged Sir Keir Starmer over plans to means test the Winter Fuel Allowance. But during today’s PMQs, the prime minister said his government’s first job was..
John Swinney said his government will work very closely with citizens to "maximise eligibility for the winter fuel payment" in the wake of its scrapping by the UK Government. Sir Keir Starmer defended..
Robert Jenrick has accused Sir Keir Starmer of "breaking promises" as speculation grows that the prime minister will raise taxes in October. Mr Starmer delivered a speech on Tuesday where he warned the..